Can You Keep a Secret? Helping Kids Navigate Difficult Conversations with Edna Chimhau

Ep. 176 Good secrets vs. bad secrets—do your kids know the difference?" 🧡 Meet social worker, author, and entrepreneur Edna Chimhau who joins Maryann to share crucial insights for parents about fostering open communication with their kids.

Tune in to hear Edna’s inspiring story, the motivation behind her book Can You Keep a Secret, and actionable tips for protecting and empowering children.

🎧 Plus, don’t miss her advice for overcoming stigma and building a stronger support system for single parents and families of color.

🎙️ Key Takeaways:

• 🛑 Teaching kids to recognize good vs. bad secrets is essential for their safety.
• 🗣️ Open communication and active listening create a safe space for children.
• 🌍 Building a network of trusted adults outside the family offers extra support.
• ✊ Breaking mental health stigmas, especially in Black and Brown communities, is crucial for healing.

📚 Resources:

• Connect with Edna Chimhau on LinkedIn and Facebook
• Get the Book Can You Keep a Secret: Not All Secrets Are Good, But Some are Great! 
• Follow Maryann Rivera-Dannert on Facebook and Instagram
• Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com
• Learn more about Bivona, a resource for family support regarding childhood abuse

About the Guest:

Edna Chimhau is an author, U. S. Navy Veteran and Social Worker dedicated to empowering single parents to manifest their full potential to reach their level of success. A current Doctor of Social Work student at the University of Buffalo, with an interest in exploring the contributions of structural discrimination and systemic racism to the deterioration of the Black family structure. She is passionate about the stability and mental well-being of families. As a wife, mother and grandmother, Edna aspires to inspire others. Her hope is to illuminate the experiences of youth who may feel unheard.

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